Monthly Archive: June 2015

When it comes to America’s political system, statistics show her citizens are far from pleased. According to a 2014 Gallup poll, 65 percent of people are dissatisfied with how the government system works. In...

The idea that non-human animals aren’t intelligent, emotional or self-aware has long been used as an excuse for their exploitation. Those prejudices are rapidly breaking down in the face of a growing body of scientific...

The corporate world may not appear to be fertile ground for a vegan lifestyle, but dig a little deeper, and you’ll find a surprising number of plant-based professionals in high-powered industry positions. Darina Bockman...

It’s not always easy being plant-based in a largely omnivorous world. Vegans can feel isolated and outnumbered when surrounded by meat-eating friends, family and co-workers. Luckily, in the digital age there are more ways than ever to connect...

Just because you abstain from animal products, doesn’t mean you abstain from alcohol. And for vegans who are into a little libation every now and then, the Better Booze Festival has arrived. Kicking off this weekend...

For those who haven’t been lucky enough to run across Nacheez, it’s a healthy, vegan nacho cheese sauce. (Basically, it’s the stuff of cheese fry and queso dreams, without any cruelty or cow involvement.) While previously...

Much like Whole Foods (and way more wallet-friendly) Trader Joe’s is a vegan wonderland. The uber-popular chain features a whole host of plant-based products, from Speculoos Cookie Butter to Chicken-less Crispy Tenders. Now, just in...

Kite Hill, maker of artisanal nut milk cheeses (and, more recently, cream cheeses), is now in the ricotta business. This is the fifth specialty item released by the company, whose products are exclusively available in Whole Foods. The...